Scheming 101
Where is the Forsaken Masaana said to be hiding?
The White Tower
What phenomenon is plaguing the continent during this book?
Extended drought and heatwaves.
Winter is *NOT* coming. @GeorgeRRMartin
In the prologue, what does the Dark One tells Demandred to use in his name?
Balefire
Rand's revelation about Tigraine being his birth mother means that he has a half-sibling. Who is it?
Galad, the prettiest boy himself.
Why is Elayne upset with Salidar's envoy being sent to Rand?
She's upset that she's not in it & Min is.
Why is the ultimate purpose of the huge army being gathered by Rand, Matt, and General Bashere.
To distract Sammael from the real plan. (Idk what that plan is yet tho.)
Why is Egwene pulled into and trapped in Gawyn's dream?
Because of the strong love Gawyn feels for Egwene.
What does Mazrim Taim present to Rand as a token of trust? What is Rand’s reaction to this?
1) A seal of the dark one
2) He almost broke it due to Lews Therin’s influence
1) How do the Aiel get close to Matt's tent without anyone noticing?
2) What makes Matt arrive at this conclusion?
1) A gateway was opened into the middle of the camp.
2) There are branches near his tent that are cut cleanly similarly to Rand's gateway.
What is Moghedien’s strategy for escaping Salidar?
She pushes Nynaeve to escape Salidar and take her along
What is the Dark One’s method for pushing the Chosen to action?
He promises each of them the position of Nae’blis.
What is happening in Cairhien that is causing a rift with the Aiel?
Cultural appropriation with a twist.
Some Cairhienen people are adopting ji'e'toh but changing its meaning to fit their lives.
What does Verin suspect of Rand after he meets with her and Alanna alone?
Verin fears that Rand killed Moiraine in a spell of madness.
What does Matt find written on the destroyed Tuatha'an wagon?
“Tell the Dragon Reborn”
Why is Nynaeve frustrated with the Yellow Ajah sisters in Salidar?
They refuse to teach her healing techniques, which is the primary reason that she is there.
The Whitecloak spymaster's idea to spread four rumors aims to convince the public that Rand is a puppet of the Black Ajah.
Name the rumors for 100 points each.
1) The division in the White Tower is due to a Black Ajah uprising
2) The Black Ajah won and controls the White Tower
3) The Aes Sedai in Salidar are horrified and are renouncing being Aes Sedai
4) The Salidar Aes Sedai approached Pedron Niall seeking mercy and protection
Why does Rand agree to help the Ogier find Loial?
Because Rand is worried that Loial could fall victim to the Longing.
Why does Rand not take his Ogier visitors straight to the Two Rivers?
He does not want to be seen there. He wants to appear as if he doesn't care about the Two Rivers to avoid it being used as leverage against him.
What is the most important takeaway from Rand’s conversation with the scholar Herid?
The Dark One’s prison must be fully sealed again for the Wheel’s next turn.
What disturbs the Salidar Aes Sedai when Elaida appears during their expedition to the White Tower in Tel'aran'rhiod ?
Elaida's stole has the blue removed. She does not see them as part of her White Tower.
Why does Rand leave Berelain in charge of Cairhien in his stead?
Because she has no claim to the Cairhienen throne and she is not Aiel.
According to Verin, no Warder had been bonded without their consent in hundreds of years. Who was the last person to do this before Alanna bonded Rand?
Elayne bonded Birgitte as her Warder while she slept in the previous book.
Why is Rand more receptive to Lews Therin speaking in his head?
There are two instances where “three on a boat” is foretold to happen. Who made these foretellings?
Nicola - the novice has the foretelling while linked with other women in Salidar
Bair & Melaine – they dream of Rand on a boat with three unknown women
What is so odd about the reaction Sheriam and her council have to Nynaeve criticizing them?
Unlike usual Aes Sedai behavior, their body language concedes that Nynaeve's criticism is correct. Their fear is preventing action.